Best 5 Pressure Cooker Lentil Soup With Sausage Recipes

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**Lentil soup with sausage** is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Lentils are a type of legume that are packed with protein and fiber, while sausage adds a delicious smoky flavor. This soup is also relatively easy to make, especially if you use a pressure cooker. In this article, you'll find two different recipes for lentil soup with sausage: one for a classic soup made with brown lentils, and one for a lighter soup made with red lentils. Both recipes are packed with flavor and sure to warm you up on a cold day.

**The classic lentil soup with sausage recipe** uses brown lentils, which have a slightly nutty flavor. The soup is also made with vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions, as well as spices such as garlic, cumin, and paprika. The sausage adds a delicious smoky flavor to the soup.

**The lighter lentil soup with sausage recipe** uses red lentils, which cook more quickly than brown lentils. This soup is also made with vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions, as well as spices such as garlic, cumin, and paprika. However, this soup does not contain any sausage. Instead, it uses vegetable broth to create a flavorful and hearty soup.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PRESSURE-COOKER LENTIL AND SAUSAGE SOUP



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I added a cup of dry red wine to this soup because red wine in lentil soup is the bread to my butter. Without the wine, the flavors are not as rich and delicious. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add sausage, onion, celery and carrot. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Press cancel. Return all to pressure cooker., Add broth, tomatoes, lentils, spinach, wine, garlic, salt and pepper. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. If desired, serve with cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 977mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

LENTIL AND SAUSAGE SOUP



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Lentil soup flavored with sausage. Serve with Romano cheese sprinkled on top of each serving bowl.

Provided by ANGCHICK

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ pound sweet Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed
1 cup shredded carrot
8 cups water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ pound ditalini pasta

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Add onion, celery and chopped garlic, and saute until tender and translucent. Stir in lentils, carrot, water, chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with garlic powder, parsley, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in pasta, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1008.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

JANA'S PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL HAM SOUP



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Create a delicious ham broth first and use it to cook the lentils along with herbs and cooked vegetables. The pressure cooker cuts down cooking time, but preserves the flavor of each ingredient.

Provided by skewtour

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds smoked ham shanks
10 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 cups lentils
1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon vinegar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.
  • Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender and reduced, about 20 minutes. Add lentils, 8 cups ham broth, thyme, and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.
  • Stir tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 16.4 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 657.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CHICKEN SAUSAGE LENTIL SOUP (PRESSURE COOKER)



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Tasty soup for a cold day. About 7 WW Smart Points (calculated on weight watchers recipe builder on 1/24/16).

Provided by lisahaines2002

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves
4 links johnsonville chicken apple sausage, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 carrots, diced
32 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth
10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, ground
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed

Steps:

  • Brown chicken sausage and garlic in pressure cooker.
  • add remaining ingredients, stir.
  • put lid on pressure cooker and cook on stew/soup setting. (about 36 minutes).
  • release pressure and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.5, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 1025.4, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.5

PRESSURE-COOKER GREEK-STYLE LENTIL SOUP



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This is a nice warming soup on a chilly day. Lentils are so good for you, too! -Mary Smith, Columbia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups water
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Chopped red onion, chopped parsley and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place water, broth, lentils, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and oregano in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , Stir in spinach, tomato sauce, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. If desired, serve with red onion, parsley and lemon wedges. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful sausage, and a rich broth make all the difference in this soup. Choose the best ingredients you can find for the best results.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the ingredients to the pressure cooker, make sure not to overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the soup from cooking evenly.
  • Deglaze the pot: Before adding the broth, deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. This will add flavor to the soup.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onion, but you can add any vegetables you like. Some other good options include potatoes, zucchini, and spinach.
  • Adjust the seasonings to taste: The amount of salt, pepper, and other seasonings you add to the soup is a matter of personal preference. Taste the soup as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly.

Conclusion:

This pressure cooker lentil soup with sausage is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. The soup is also a great way to use up leftover sausage and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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